Barcham Trees - Attractive Bark

Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle)

ellen — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:07:20 +0100

This fast growing pioneer species is a native of Southern Australia and Tasmania and was introduced to the UK in 1820 but is only hardy down to about -5 Celsius.

Acer buergerianum (Trident Maple)

ellen — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:17:55 +0100

Native to Eastern China and Korea, this very pretty maple was introduced in 1890.

Acer griseum (Paperbark Maple)

admin — Tue, 23 May 2006 00:45:00 +0100

The paperbark maple was introduced from central China in 1901 by the renowned plant hunter Ernest "Chinese" Wilson.

Alnus incana (Grey Alder) 'Aurea'

admin — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 15:55:46 +0100

A truly delightful form of grey alder with a long period of interest.

Arbutus unedo (Killarney Strawberry Tree)

admin — Tue, 23 May 2006 17:33:02 +0100

The strawberry tree is so-named because of the strawberry-like fruits it produces in autumn.

Betula albosinensis (Chinese Red Birch) 'Fascination'

admin — Tue, 23 May 2006 17:46:04 +0100

The species from which Fascination was developed was brought back from China in 1901 by Ernest Wilson.

Betula ermanii 'Holland'

admin — Fri, 26 May 2006 13:36:45 +0100

This birch cultivar has attractive, white to grey bark, which gradually reddens.

Betula ermanii (Birch)

admin — Fri, 26 May 2006 13:34:09 +0100

This birch is originally from north east Asia.

Betula nigra (River Birch)

admin — Fri, 26 May 2006 13:39:43 +0100

Also known as the Red Birch, this is one of the very best trees for wet soils.

Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch)

admin — Fri, 26 May 2006 13:42:43 +0100

The Paper Birch is also known as the Canoe Birch in its native North America.